How is my place of work defined, and why does it matter?

The written statement of particulars, which should be issued to all employees within 8 weeks of starting work, must specify:

• the address of the employer
• the expected place of work, including all the locations, i.e. the addresses, if more than one
• details of any work abroad lasting for more than a month.

The precise location may become important at some stages of employment, for example in determining who is at risk of redundancy if a work location is to be closed (or when taking industrial action (ie where picketing can take place).